The Peer Tree
The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway for support such as sorting, organizing, decluttering, deep cleaning, and guidance for friends or family. Ask questions before deciding whether a service is right for you.
A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
When clutter, a housing concern, or a difficult decision is weighing on you or someone you care about, the next step can be a conversation—not a cleanout. Start with what matters most to the person affected, and ask each program what is available before making plans.
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A respectful first step is to ask what support is available and what choices remain yours. If you are helping someone else, listen, seek consent, and focus first on safety and daily needs. The local resources below are not endorsements, and a listed service may not specialize in hoarding.
Fight the Blight offers a respectful first conversation and virtual support groups for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns. Ask what is currently available and what may fit your situation.
Role: nonprofit hoarding-support and virtual-group entry point; geography: ask about Sutter County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm group fit, schedule, and availability; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response.
For immediate physical danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or suicide-related support, call or text 988. Sutter-Yuba Psychiatric Emergency Services answers 24/7 at 530-673-8255 or 888-923-3800; call for screening and current access. These crisis pathways are not routine therapy, cleanup, or guaranteed housing.
First conversations
You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.
The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway for support such as sorting, organizing, decluttering, deep cleaning, and guidance for friends or family. Ask questions before deciding whether a service is right for you.
Unburied offers a judgment-free digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including family and friends. It is not therapy, a clinical service, or emergency support.
The county's Health and Human Services pages link to behavioral health, public health, housing, adult services, and public benefits. Start with the service that fits your question and confirm current intake steps.
Safety and stability
These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.
If someone is in immediate danger, a fire is active, or urgent medical help is needed, call 911. When possible, explain the immediate hazard and any access or mobility information responders may need.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress, mental-health crisis, or suicide-related support. It does not replace emergency medical response, housing placement, or local county care.
The county lists a 24/7 psychiatric crisis line at 530-673-8255 or 888-923-3800 and a voluntary walk-in clinic at 1965 Live Oak Boulevard in Yuba City, daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Call first to confirm the appropriate pathway. This service does not prescribe or refill medication.
Adult Protective Services can assess reports involving an older adult or dependent adult who may be unsafe or unable to meet essential needs. It is a protective-services pathway, not a general cleanup or code-enforcement service. The county lists after-hours reporting at 530-822-7227.
Casa de Esperanza supports people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child or elder abuse, and human trafficking. Its crisis line is available 24/7; advocates can discuss safety planning and options. Shelter or housing is not guaranteed.
People and practical help
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
The county lists an adult open-access clinic at 1965 Live Oak Boulevard in Yuba City. New adult mental-health intakes are listed Monday–Wednesday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., in person, by phone, or telehealth. Call to verify hours, screening, coverage, and current capacity. The listing does not establish hoarding-specialty care.
Peach Tree Health's Yuba City site lists primary care and support services and says Route 1 serves the location. It describes its sliding-fee scale for eligible patients without insurance. Call to confirm the service you need, fees, and appointment availability.
The county public-health branch lists health education, disease prevention, preparedness, and related programs. Contact the branch to ask which service fits and whether appointments or eligibility rules apply.
The county accepts CalFresh applications online, in person, by mail, or phone. It describes potential eligibility for low-income residents, including some people experiencing homelessness, older adults, and people with disabilities; current limits and documentation can change.
The county's Homeless Services Unit describes housing navigation and outreach, including support connected to the Better Way shelter. The hotline is listed Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; ask about the current coordinated-entry step and availability.
Sutter County identifies Hands of Hope as its Coordinated Entry location at 909 Spiva Avenue, Yuba City. The county lists weekday hours of 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and says Coordinated Entry intakes end at 2 p.m. Call before traveling to confirm current intake access.
Sutter County describes Better Way as a 40-bed temporary shelter with case management and housing navigation. The first step is a Coordinated Entry intake and referral; call the county or Hands of Hope to confirm current availability and eligibility.
The Regional Housing Authority lists Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and other programs. Ask about current application windows, preferences, wait times, and documentation; program listings do not guarantee a unit or voucher.
This local nonprofit lists utility assistance, food-pantries/community-meals information, and other referrals. Its 2026 CSBG-funded services and available funds may change; contact the agency to ask which provider is accepting requests.
Community Resource Project says it uses government and utility grants to help income-qualified households with energy bills in Sutter and Yuba Counties. Funding and application windows can change, so ask about current eligibility and available funds.
The Food Bank's current page helps people find food distributions and lists its Yuba City location. Call or check the schedule before traveling; distribution times, service areas, and documentation may differ by site.
The transit agency lists six local routes and weekday/Saturday service, with no Sunday service on the local system. Route times and fares may change; review the current schedule and service alerts before planning a trip.
The agency says eligible riders can book up to 14 days ahead by calling 530-742-2877. Service hours, boundaries, fare, and ADA eligibility differ by service; confirm the applicable route and availability when booking.
The city lists classes, fitness, arts, seminars, and social activities at 777 Ainsley Avenue, Monday–Friday. Call to confirm current hours, program availability, and any registration or activity cost.
The program is managed by Agency on Aging Area 4 and serves older adults who are homebound due to illness, recovery, or other barriers. Contact the local program to confirm assessment, schedule, and current service capacity.
Agency on Aging Area 4 describes a restaurant-voucher meal program for older adults in Yuba and Sutter Counties. Call to confirm participating restaurants, eligibility, and current voucher availability.
The county lists help with tasks such as bathing, cooking, and cleaning for eligible residents who need support to remain safely at home. Call IHSS intake to ask about the application and assessment; approval and authorized hours are individualized.
The agency's local page links to programs such as health-insurance counseling, caregiver resources, nutrition, and transportation. Call to identify the right program and ask about current service area, eligibility, and wait times.
The county lists its main library at 750 Forbes Avenue in Yuba City and describes literacy services and programs for adults and families. Check current branch hours and accessibility before visiting.
The court offers information and assistance with family law, child support, guardianship, and small-claims matters, in person and remotely. Staff cannot provide legal advice or representation; confirm current clinic hours and case scope.
This county portal links to local social services, food, and shelter organizations. It is a starting point only; schedules, eligibility, and openings can change, so contact the listed provider before traveling.
California's 211 provider list and the local 211 Sutter County site describe a narrow service scope, including power-shutoff support and hate-incident resources. For other local needs, use the relevant county or community provider directly.
The authority lists item limits and a possible Freon fee for refrigerators or air conditioners. Confirm your service address, accepted materials, registration, and current fees with Recology before setting items out.
The Regional Waste Management Authority describes the facility at 134 Burns Drive in Yuba City and its household service rules. Confirm what items are accepted, preparation requirements, current hours, and whether an appointment is needed.
The city provides online options to apply for water/sewer service, pay a bill, and submit a service request. Use the city site or call Finance to confirm whether an address is within city service and what fees apply.
The International OCD Foundation explains how to search its directory for clinicians, groups, and other hoarding-related resources. A directory entry is not a guarantee of current practice or local availability; ask providers directly about training and service fit.
The county's February 2026 guide collects local health, housing, food, transportation, and support contacts. Information can change; use it to identify a provider, then confirm current hours, eligibility, cost, and capacity.
The authority's pages explain curbside programs, transfer-station rules, and special materials. Do not assume that every item is accepted or free; call Recology before moving heavy, hazardous, or bulky items.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Yuba City, California, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.
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